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Our Thanks to You

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 850
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give
you many years of reliable service.

How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works

The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that
has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct
Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage
power supplies and convert it to standard 115 Volt AC
(Alternating Current) power like the current you have in
your home. This conversion process thereby allows you
to use many of your household appliances and electronic
products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and
virtually anywhere else.

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product,
or not understand its many features, please refer to this
owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the
following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo

@

cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Operating Instructions

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800 WATT POWER INVERTER

CPI 850

Printed in China

Part No. 480-198-P

Version A

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Summary of Contents for CPI 850

Page 1: ...the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday except holida...

Page 2: ...anks to You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Product Features A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 7...

Page 3: ...equipment WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life General Precautions 1 Never install the inverter in a boat s engine compartment where gas and bat...

Page 4: ...aged if connected to the Cobra 800 watt inverter Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem 1 Small battery operated appliances such as flashlights razors and night lights that can be...

Page 5: ...he test load by 10 to get the current in amperes the power source must deliver The provided two foot direct to battery 12 gauge cable Only use the cable provided with your inverter A test load that ca...

Page 6: ...es than longer DC wires cables CAUTION To avoid fire do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings Do not install inverter in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result CAUTION The inverter m...

Page 7: ...r the maximum amount of energy to the load Only use the cables provided with your power inverter To connect the cables between the inverter and the battery 1 Turn the On Off Switch on the inverter to...

Page 8: ...generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched...

Page 9: ...from the inverter you must determine the battery s reserve capacity how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current in automotive batteries usually 25 amperes or ampere hour capacity a...

Page 10: ...e speed of the fan increases as the load increases The unit is completely insulated in input and output for added safety Problem Symptom Low output voltage No output voltage No output voltage after pr...

Page 11: ...o any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If...

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